Discover Top Production Assistants in Peoria, Illinois, USA

I am a Chicago-based filmmaker with an extensive background in creative ideation and problem-solving within low-budget, DIY environments. I also have significant experience as a Production Assistant on commercial, documentary, corporate, and fiction shoots, as well as credits as a Script Supervisor, Grip, and Assistant Director. My goal as a creative collaborator is to bring an enthusiastic energy to every production I am a part of in order to elevate and empower the voices around me, regardless of whether I am the director or the PA.

• Creative Director
• Production Assistant
• Grip
• Production Coordinator / Crewing
• Music Composer
• On-Camera Talent

I’m a graduate of Tribeca Flashpoint College with a degree in cinematography and a passion to tell stories through a visual platform. With experience ranging from documentaries that premiered at Sundance to time spent at one of Chicago’s largest ad agencies, I look forward to collaborating in order to make a story come to life. Currently, I’m freelancing for various clients shooting on my own Sony FX6 and FX3 in order to deliver the highest quality content possible. However, I am familiar with other camera platforms ranging from the RED lineup to the ALEXA series.

• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Gaffer
• Grip
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Production Company
• Production Assistant
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• HD Live Operator
• Full-Service Live Production
• Immersive/Spatial Video Capture
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Art Director

I'm an independent journalist and photographer based in Chicago, mainly focused on politics, activism, and breaking news, but have also done work in music, film, and other industries. I regularly contributed to Chicagoist from 2009 to 2017, am a co-founder of the website Visu.News, co-host of the InsurgencyUSA Podcast, and editor of Third Coast Today. My work has also appeared in Shadowproof, Time, Progress Illinois, In Justice Today, Alternet, Truthout, In These Times, Nation of Change, The Daily Line, Third Coast Review, The Huffington Post, Shareable, Forces of Geek, and more.

• Reporter / Journalist
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Video Editor - News
• Fixer
• Production Assistant
• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Audio Storyteller
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Transcriber
• Event Photographer

Stephanie Arne is the Wildlife and Conservation Ambassador for Curiosity Stream and the former host of Mutual of Omaha’s Wild Kingdom. An accomplished wildlife conservationist, presenter, and producer, Steph has worked in 20 countries and produced stories on everything from polar bears to penguins. Steph has appeared on the Harry Connick Jr. Show, Animal Planet, and The Weather Channel. Currently, Steph and her husband, wildlife filmmaker, Tim Davison live in a 180sq.ft. tiny house in Santa Barbara, California which was featured on Tiny House, Big Living on HGTV.

• On-Air Reporter / Host
• Field Producer
• Production Assistant
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Reporter / Journalist
• Audio Storyteller
• Senior Producer / Project Manager

Raised in St. Louis, Missouri, I first picked up a camera when I was 18-years-old and immediately started my journey as a photojournalist. In 2014, I moved to Kansas City, Missouri, for school and began documenting communities on the east side of town. In 2020, I started my career as a freelance photographer and covered politics, policing, the impact of COVID-19 and homelessness. After a brief period working for a social service agency, I decided to return to school to receive formal training in photojournalism. I am now a graduate student at the Missouri School of Journalism.

• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Event Photographer
• Landscape Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Product Photographer
• Production Assistant
• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP

My name is Jon and I am a AC/Gaffer/Grip/PA seeking opportunities in and around Chicago. I'm a passionate filmmaker with experience going on lunch/errand runs, helping load/unload gear and other tasks to keep a steady flow of communication. I’m a positive influence all around, detail oriented, very conscientious of time schedules, and am a direct communicator who works well with others. I’m respectful and pride myself in being organized, diligent and ready to get to work. ​ Shoot me an email at x​ and let's work something out!

• Grip
• Production Assistant

Jerry Riles is an Award Winning Producer, Executive Producer, and Owner-Founder of "The Rewind Sports :60" a multi-media outlet based in Chicago. TRS60 is heard on WCPT 820AM in Chicago. Jerry has worked with and/or booked some of the Top professional Leaders in Sports, Entertainment, and Politics including Michael Jordan, Walter Payton, Pres. Barack Obama, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Tom Dreesen, Lloyd Walton, Kelly Lee Williams, and others.

• On-Air Reporter / Host
• TV News Producer
• Production Company
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

I am a three-time Emmy award winner media professional and creative producer with over seven years of experience in video production and edition of commercials, digital videos, promos, spots, corporate videos for different media outlets including TV, Web, Social Media and Radio. My ambition to create and tell innovate stories forces me to be more dedicated finding what I want and how it should look visually.

• Commercial DP
• Documentary DP
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Field Producer
• Production Assistant
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Fixer
• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - News
• Reporter / Journalist

AC,Cam Op and Video editor based out of Chicago, IL. I have extensive production knowledge and experience at all levels from pre to post-production. My specializations are in corporate, commercial and unscripted documentary, as well as live events. Recent clients are AV Squad, Vertical Scope and FIRST on projects ranging from high level corporate events at the Google campus to marketing for the new "Fast and Furious" film.

• Documentary DP
• Production Company
• Production Assistant
• Video Editor - News
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Corporate Videographer

New Trash is a filmmaking / edit duo from Chicago Illinois. They have worked with a variety of artists and brands ranging from Def Jam to New Balance and have had their work featured in publications including NPR, Rolling Stone, AfroPunk, Fader, Spin Magazine, and many more. With over 10 years of experience they have edited any content imaginable; Music Videos, Commercials, Youtube Content, Blender Animation, Social Media Brand Content, etc.

• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant

Hi! Im a filmmaker and photographer born and raised in Chicago. Im the owner and operator of a boutique creative studio, Manny Reel Films based in South Loop Chicago. We create can content for all consumer bases, but we specialize in creating content for young, hip, creative consumers. In addition to producing commercial work, we also produce creative content for brands, as well as music videos, short and feature films, event/concert recaps and more.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Field Producer
• Production Assistant
• Translator
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Motion Graphics Designer
• Mobile Journalist / Livestreamer
• Corporate Videographer
• Post-Production Manager
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Animator / Visual Effects Artist
• Sound Mixer
• Colorist

I'm a Freelance News Video Provider in Chicago. I have been filming for nearly seven years. I have covered shootings and other crime, politics, protests, special events. I also film in small-town America, Northern Minnesota, Eastern North Dakota and South Dakota. I have also been privileged to be able to film on the Sisseton Wahpeton Sioux Tribe Lake Traverse Reservation, in Sisseton, South Dakota.

• News Shooter / Video Journalist
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Skilled certified video editor & director with 10+ years of experience including broadcast studio production. Directed, shot, and cut content with the use of Adobe Premiere Pro, Avid Media Composer, and Final Cut Pro. Also ran Black Magic ATEM Switcher for live production broadcasted to thousands around the world. Adjusted footage & synchronized audio to meet standards for film, television, YouTube and social media distribution.

• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - News
• Digital Content Creator
• Event Photographer
• Portrait Photographer
• Editorial Photographer / Photojournalist
• Production Assistant
• Grip
• Documentary DP

Alaina grew up in Akron, Ohio where she developed a passion for photography and film. She then pursued a degree in Film and Television at DePaul University with a concentration in Creative Producing. During her time at DePaul she produced several films and series, and also gained experience in various crew positions. After working within the Chicago film scene, she decided to establish a career within the exciting community growing here.

• Line Producer / On-Location
• Sound Mixer
• Event Photographer
• Production Assistant
• Field Producer

As a fresh college graduate, I am looking for opportunities to break into the film and TV world. I am interested in management, PAing, and any office work to help shoots go smoothly. I have worked on many student productions as AD and Producer, as well as, I have worked as a Producer's Assistant on American Idol and a Background PA on Adult Swim's Joe Pera Talks with You. I had an internship with a casting group and helped source talent and manage actors on set.

• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Production Assistant
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Commercial DP
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Line Producer / On-Location
• Series Producer / Show Runner

Zachery Green is a passionate award-winning filmmaker and cinematographer based in Chicago. His obsession with light and cameras has taken him all across the western hemisphere as well as all over sets in Chicago. Zach’s filmography ranges from heartfelt feature films to award winning shorts and well respected corporate videos.

• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Non-Fiction Film Director

An award winning filmmaker, and creative wave of a person, Jeremy has been classically trained in film school at the prestigious and highly decorated academy DePaul University Chicago. Whether he's thinking furiously about how to subvert expectations, or making "L"s with his hands doing that thing that directors do, you know he's going to create something magical.

• Production Company
• Creative Director
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Corporate Videographer
• Senior Producer / Project Manager
• Series Producer / Show Runner
• Non-Fiction Film Director
• Post-Production Manager
• Production Assistant
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Colorist
• Full-Service Live Production
• Fixer

Chicago Native and Video Editor with experience in a large swath of industries. Fluent in the majority of all NLE's. With the ability to work under pressure and get projects out the door on time, you cannot go wrong here. Work smart not hard! I am Video Editor with 15 years of experience and able to work fast and more importantly, efficiently. I thrive under pressure and at home with it.

• Corporate Videographer
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Documentary DP
• Sound Designer
• Fixer
• Production Assistant

Nowadays there is almost too much content out there. What's great about that is that the cream will rise to the top. Bona Fide Media makes content that is raw and authentic helping you stand out . We will put in the extra work to make something that both of us will be very proud of. That's a bona fide guarantee.

• Production Company
• Documentary DP
• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Gaffer
• Grip
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant

We are a Chicago-based production company focused on creative storytelling for both narrative and corporate formats. Our full service team can take your concept from the spark of an idea to a fully realized product. We are experienced in each step of the creative process from writing to producing and filming to editing. We aim to share stories that will uplift and inspire.

• Commercial DP
• Creative Director
• Production Company
• Video Editor - Commercial
• Documentary DP
• Fixer
• Video Editor - Documentary
• Production Assistant